# AI News 180m Report｜2026-05-14 00:00–03:00 JST

One place for news and notices from 2 countries/regions: Japan, 13 items from 1 source; Taiwan, 11 items from 1 source.One edition every 180 minutes: every item from every source received in the period, with the original link.

## Atarashii Gakko! announces its first Latin America tour, with performances in 3 countries and 3 cities, including its first-ever stops in Chile and Brazil, alongside European shows

- Published: 2026-05-14T02:00:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000759.000017258.html
- anchor: #n374036
- Companies mentioned: 88rising

Atarashii Gakko! has announced its first Latin America tour, “FIRST LATIN AMERICA TOUR 2026,” for December 2026. In addition to shows in Chile, Brazil (its first appearance at Primavera Sound) and Mexico, additional performances in Europe and elsewhere have also been confirmed, further expanding the group's global activities.

## Entering agribusiness, a new engine of the global economy. Recruiting participants for a visit to the Netherlands to study cutting-edge agriculture

- Published: 2026-05-14T01:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000297.000158730.html
- anchor: #n374032
- Companies mentioned: 少数株ドットコム株式会社、HOYA株式会社、エヌビディア、チャールズ・シュワブ、武田薬品工業、株式会社東京リーガルマインド

少數股.com Co., Ltd. announced its entry into the agricultural sector, with plans to visit the Netherlands in June 2026 to study cutting-edge agriculture and recruit participants to promote open innovation.

## Turn the “data graveyard” into your own intellectual asset.

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:41:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000004.000182410.html
- anchor: #n374028
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Initial S、東京大学、大阪大学、筑波大学

Initial S has announced the KuraClaw AI assistant for MeCloud storage devices, which searches photos using natural language and automatically organizes documents into a personal knowledge base.

## 株式会社アルファメイル announces its membership in 日本メンズヘルス医学会

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:41:37+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000018.000120709.html
- anchor: #n374029
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社アルファメイル、日本メンズヘルス医学会、順天堂大学、順天堂医院、大手製薬会社

Alpha Male, provider of the men's health brand “NIGHT PROTEIN,” has announced its membership in the Japan Men's Health Medicine Association, aiming to strengthen the scientific basis for testosterone-related services by combining medical knowledge with real-world data.

## All 14 volumes of “Even Though You Don’t Do It for Me” completely free on LINE Manga! A 3-day limited offer through 5/16 (Sat.) to mark the release of volume 15 of “Another story”

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:30:02+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000489.000063705.html
- anchor: #n374030
- Companies mentioned: 双葉社

LINE Manga will run a campaign from May 14 to 16 offering 14 volumes of the popular manga “Even Though You Don’t Do It for Me” for free for 3 days only. The campaign marks the release of volume 15 of “Another story.” A lottery offering manga coins worth up to ¥10,000 will also be held.

## Giving local stories “form.” Gaia Group launches “Zao Assortment,” its first collaborative product with 大空Cafe!!

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:07:11+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000039.000150804.html
- anchor: #n374019
- Companies mentioned: 大空Cafe、さかい珈琲

Gaia Group has launched “Zao Assortment Set,” its first collaborative product with 大空Cafe. Featuring sweets inspired by Mount Zao and designs featuring “Zaosama,” it offers a new value proposition: “a region you can take home,” providing an experience of the entire area.

## Bonjour Ishii’s solo exhibition tour set for early summer 2026!

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000009.000161816.html
- anchor: #n374024
- Companies mentioned: 渋谷ヒカリエ、Bel Tempo

Illustrator and picture-book author Bonjour Ishii will hold a solo exhibition tour in Tokyo and Shonan in early summer 2026. Featuring the new picture book “Bon-chan Party,” the tour will showcase a collection of unique works and include in-person events.

## Turning the “bulletin board no one looks at” into an intranet portal people visit every day: rebroadcast confirmed

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000262.000038921.html
- anchor: #n374023
- Companies mentioned: Microsoft

Ageha Inc. will rebroadcast its seminar, “Turning SharePoint into an Intranet Portal That Boosts Engagement,” on May 21, 2026, following strong demand. Aimed at companies seeking to make better use of SharePoint, the seminar will share know-how and success stories on revitalizing intranet portals through UI/UX improvements.

## Kouta Nomura appears as the grown-up Toru Kazama! Season 2 of “Another Crayon Shin-chan: The Kettle Family!”

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001107.000001735.html
- anchor: #n374022
- Companies mentioned: 日本コカ・コーラ株式会社

Japan Coca-Cola’s “Yakan no Mugicha” has released episode 2 of the second season of its live-action Crayon Shin-chan short-film series, with Kouta Nomura playing the grown-up Kazama.

## TikTok and FIFA announce creator correspondents for the FIFA World Cup 2026™

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001303.000030435.html
- anchor: #n374021
- Companies mentioned: Bytedance株式会社、TikTok、FIFA

TikTok and FIFA have announced 30 creator correspondent teams for the 2026 World Cup. Japan's representative is Takuya⚽️REGATEドリブル塾.

## Muroran Prince Hotel to hold 1st and 2nd events in its 45th anniversary celebration

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:00:01+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000001973.000019483.html
- anchor: #n374020
- Companies mentioned: 野口観光グループ

Muroran Prince Hotel has launched 2 special accommodation plans to mark its 45th anniversary: a “Business Trip Support Plan” for business travelers and a “Laundry Fee Cashback Plan” for long-term guests. The plans aim to support comfortable stays and show appreciation to the local community.

## Lively provides one-on-one support to selected members of the international co-production program “ATMOVIE GLOBAL TRACK”

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:58:36+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000013.000080408.html
- anchor: #n374013
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lively、株式会社アットムービー、AIM ENTERTAINMENT、株式会社ウィルフォワード、独立行政法人日本芸術文化振興会

Lively has joined the AGT program to provide one-on-one psychological guidance and support to 5 Japanese creators who will pitch their projects at the Cannes Film Festival.

## About 10,000 registered members, 80% women — 株式会社Lively launches “Listening Work Lab,” a community for people who learn, apply and share the skill of listening

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:55:47+09:00
- Source: Japan | PR TIMES
- Original: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000016.000080408.html
- anchor: #n374014
- Companies mentioned: 株式会社Lively

Lively has launched the “Listening Work Lab” community, dedicated to learning and promoting listening skills, and has attracted nearly 10,000 registrants.

## Markets await the Xi-Trump meeting; European stocks close higher, while oil prices diverge

- Published: 2026-05-14T01:29:24+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605140004.aspx
- anchor: #n374035

As markets focused on a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, major European stock markets ended higher, while international oil prices moved in mixed directions amid stalled Middle East peace negotiations.

## Shengyi Clinic faces allegations in a secret filming case; Taipei prosecutors order the person in charge released on NT$3 million bail

- Published: 2026-05-14T01:21:22+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140003.aspx
- anchor: #n374033
- Companies mentioned: 聖宜醫美集團、愛爾麗集團

Taiwan's Shengyi Beauty Clinic is under investigation on suspicion of secretly filming patients. Its director, Li Yizhan, was released on NT$3 million bail after being charged with offenses including invasion of privacy. A publicly installed camera facing patient beds was found in an examination room, fueling concerns about violations of the public's privacy.

## Environmental Management Administration Director Yan Xuming involved in public-service breach of trust case; prosecutors order release on NT$300,000 bail

- Published: 2026-05-14T01:14:20+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/asoc/202605140002.aspx
- anchor: #n374034

Yan Xuming, head of the Environmental Management Administration under Taiwan's Ministry of Environment, was investigated by the Taichung District Prosecutors Office on suspicion of breach of trust in public office and released on NT$300,000 bail. Prosecutors searched 7 locations and questioned 14 people, including Director Yan.

## Vice president attends premiere of legendary songstress Gao Juhua’s film, thanks her for sharing Taiwan’s stories

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:34:12+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605130386.aspx
- anchor: #n374031
- Companies mentioned: 中央社、総統府

Taiwan Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim attended the premiere of a documentary about legendary singer Gao Juhua, supporting works that tell the stories of Taiwanese people. Through Gao's life, she underscored once again the preciousness of freedom.

## EU stops short of explicitly banning sexual orientation conversion therapy but will push member states to implement a ban

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:25:10+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605130385.aspx
- anchor: #n374025
- Companies mentioned: 欧州執行委員会

The EU will not directly ban “sexual orientation conversion therapy” for gay people and others, but plans to issue a recommendation next year urging member states to prohibit it domestically.

## Gunshots reported at Philippine Senate in the evening; interior secretary says no one was injured

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:16:08+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aopl/202605130384.aspx
- anchor: #n374026
- Companies mentioned: 国際刑事法院 (ICC)

Gunshots rang out in the Philippine Senate, and the interior secretary said there were no casualties. A sitting lawmaker wanted under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant is holed up inside the building, forming the backdrop to the incident.

## Tsai Pi-ju wants to run for Changhua County magistrate; Hsieh Yi-feng questions whether things could return to square one, as surprises keep coming

- Published: 2026-05-14T00:03:30+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aipl/202605130383.aspx
- anchor: #n374027
- Companies mentioned: 国民党、民衆党

国民党が魏平政弁護士を彰化県長選の候補に決定しましたが、立委の謝衣鳳は、元民衆党立委の蔡壁如も出馬意向を示しており、「藍白合（国民党と民衆党の協力）」が再び予備選挙の原点に戻る可能性を指摘し、ドラマのようだと批判しています。

## TPBL’s Leopards beat the Kings, scoring 114 points to set a league playoff single-game scoring record

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:46:19+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605130381.aspx
- anchor: #n374016
- Companies mentioned: 台啤永豐雲豹、新北國王

TPBL台啤永豐雲豹が洋将ミレーと高錦瑋の活躍で新北國王に114対92で勝利し、リーグ季後賽の1試合最多得点記録を更新しました。

## Brothers give up most runs in a single inning in franchise history; Guardians’ 13-run barrage extends winning streak to 3

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:46:16+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/aspt/202605130379.aspx
- anchor: #n374018
- Companies mentioned: 中信兄弟、富邦悍將、樂天桃猿、俊國熊、中央社

中信兄弟 gave up 13 runs in 1 inning to 富邦悍将, setting a franchise record for most runs allowed and suffering a 3-game losing streak. The 悍将, meanwhile, tied their franchise record for most runs scored and notched 3 straight wins.

## Century Minsheng joins 星雲電腦 in launching a tender offer for a 37.8% stake in Tianliang Biotech

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:43:01+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605130382.aspx
- anchor: #n374015
- Companies mentioned: 上曜グループ、星雲電腦、天良生物科技、朝和生醫

世紀民生科技, a subsidiary of 上曜グループ, announced a tender offer for 37.8% of 天良生技 shares jointly with 星雲電腦. The move aims to accelerate the creation of an “AI smart, comprehensive health ecosystem” to meet the needs of Taiwan's aging society.

## U.S. inflation data tops expectations; Wall Street stocks fall in early trading, with the Dow down 0.5%

- Published: 2026-05-13T23:35:57+09:00
- Source: Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
- Original: https://www.cna.com.tw/news/afe/202605130380.aspx
- anchor: #n374017
- Companies mentioned: 特斯拉 (Tesla)、輝達 (NVIDIA)

Wall Street fell as markets reacted to inflation data that exceeded expectations. The producer price index rose sharply in particular, heightening concerns about the U.S. economy. The developments are thought to have been affected by tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices.